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Home My WebLink AboutP-78-81 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D.N.SMITH,M.C.I.P.,Director HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1JO TEL. (416)263-2231 REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1.981. REPORT NO. : P-78-81 SUBJECT: Energy Conservation - Planning Grants Correspondence RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that: 1. This Report be received for information. BACKGROUND & COMMENT: The attached correspondence was recently received by the Planning and Development Department and is presented to the Committee for info mntion and future reference. The attached correspondence appears to be self-explanatory. Staff note at this time, no such project(s) are included within the Department's 1981 Work Program. _ R[��e�tfitl1��S11})lni_fitet�y r e' DNS:lb D. N. Smith, M.C.I.P. April 15, 1981 Director of Planning Ministry Commun i ty 47 Sheppard Ave . E. ,i , C� _ .o Advisory Zenith 5-2650 Willowdale , Ontario Housing Branch M2N 2Z8 Ontario March 17, 1981 MAR `'0 1981 Mr . Don Smith Planning Director _ '� Town of Newcastle - 40 Temperance Street Bowmanvil_le, Ontario L1C 1T0 Dear Re : Energy Conservation Planning Grants Energy concerns are relative newcomers to the field of municipal. planning and , as such , have not always received the attention they deserve in the preparation of land use policies , standards and controls . There is a need for municipalities to re-examine the traditional approaches to planning and decision--making to determine what is necessary to address the energy conservation issue . In keeping with the Government ' s stated objectives for reducing energy consumption in Ontario, we wish to make you aware of a new incentive program through the Community Manning Advisory Branch of the Ministry of Housing . Municipalities. over 15 , 000 persons in population, Regional Municipalities and Counties wi11 be eligible to receive up to a 75% subsidy ( to a maximum of $50 , 000 . 00) for undertaking land use studies relating to energy conservation. A broad range of studies may be considered for assistance, for example : (a ) the review and updating of ] ann inch ��n�,i,nr-�n_t c__Ln —. in order to identify and introduce measures which encourage energy efficiency in community development; (b ) detailed background studies identifying the potential for increased energy efficiency in the built environment ; - {J (o \ inventories of energy use in terms of the amount and type of energy us'od in the community; (d ) studies to aasuaa the potential for using district heating in new development or redevelopment ,' and (e ) studies to determine the impact of various land use planning policies on municipal energy consumption, as background consideration for changing the policies . , Preliminary inquiries for energy conservation related land use studies should -be directed to this office . We will discuss the 0ott8c with you in order to assist in the study design phase. This liaison period will also be used to determine, with the assistance of our Read Office, whether a study is eligible for assistance and that it will not duplicate research being done elsewhere in the Province . This letter is a first step in making you aware of the new initiatives in this field . By opening communications now, during the period of the year c when work programs are being 'prepared, it is hoped that energy conservation through land Tu se p lanning can be encouraged an both an objective and an active component of your planning program. My staff and I look forward to discussing this matter further with you . ' Yours truly � racrell' Manager Central Ontario Field nfFic(---, Ministry of Housing ,� �r. �� s.•r'• ;;':' k '.�., Ontario ear gy conservati l a nd-use planni"ng graMs Purpose When a municipality intends to hire a consultant to conduct one of these studies, competitive The grants are to encourage Ontario selection procedures must be used if the study municipalities to re-examine their land-use plan- is to cost more than $15,000. CPAB staff can ad- ning standards and practices to ensure the most vise on the use of Ministry of Housing consul- efficient use in the community of.our energy tant selection procedures and are available to resources. Grants are available to assist assist in the process. municipalities to carry out studies and revise their planning documents. Municipal staff time is also eligible for funding, subject to prior agreement with the Ministry on Description reporting procedures. Energy conservation through land-use planning Eligibility grants are designed to assist municipalities with populations of more than 15,000. (Smaller com- To be, eligible for funding, the approval of the 17iunities can apply for community planning Minister of Housing must be received before the study grants for similar assistance.) commencement of the study. Staff of the community planning advisory branch (CPAB) Funding is available for land-use planning should be contacted prior to starting any work studies aimed at energy conservation in the on a study for which funding is to be sought. community. The Ministry of Housing will con- Funding details sider any planning study which has land-use and energy-efficiency implications, whether or not Grants are available to cover l,5 per cent of the the study is directly related to a document pro I dured under the Planning Act. Data collection cost of a study, to a maximum of 150,000 per and surveys of the existing situation, necessary study• before policies can be formulated, will also be The cost of the Study shall be agmeed to by the Pliqihlp for wants, municipality and the ministry prior to approval of Studies which could be subsidized by another the grant. Over-runs will not be eligible for government agency and detailed implementation further financial assistance; any increase in the or design schemes will not be eligible for cost of the study must be approved by the grants. The Ministry of Housing will consider ministry before the additional costs are incurred. only those studies which will potentially benefit on agreement of the province to provide funding, an advance payment (normally 50 per cent of stud costs tivould be made. Sub>e i • Reviewing and updating land use planning payments would be made in accordance with documents to identify policies which stages of completion of the study and timing discourage energy efficiency. agreed to by the rnrinicipality 'trid mirwr try at the • Detailed background slucfies identifying the time of the grant commitment. (Ministry staff will potential for energy efficiency in built-up require suitable evidence of expenditures, either areas, such as an inventory and analysis of in the form of consultant invoices or staff work vacant lots. records, before recomrrlending subsequent • Inventories of the amount and type of energy payments. used in the community. CPAB staff will be in close contact with the • Studies to assess the potential for using district heating or co-g000r''icion in develop- ment or red�vwr,'i�'n�nt af'�':7s, municipal staff and ensure that all conditions of Ih,.r "i-nt are met. AppliCati®n for asSlSta "twe Southeastern Region � There will be no application forms because Community Planning Advisory Branch study types and municipal cirC.urnstances may 244 Rideau St. vary. Interested municipalities are encouraged to Ottawa, Ont, K1N 5Y3 discuss their study ideas with the staff of the CPAB regional office nearest them to develop Telephone: (613) 566.3801 study and funding details. Zenith 5.2650 Municipal staff should be aware, however, that Southwestern Region before the minister can approve any grant under this program, the following information will be Community Planning Advisory Branch required: 495 Richmond St. • Council resolution requesting fund London, Ont. N6A 5A9 ing. Telephone: (519) 673.1611 • indentification of staff or consultant who will Toll Free: 1-800-265-4736 conduct the study. • Contract with consultant, if one has been Northeastern Region hired. • Itemized costs. Community Planning Advisory Branch • Time schedule for study completion. 1191 Lansing Ave, Community planning advisory Sudbury, Ont. P3A 4C4 branch regional offices: Telephone: (705) 560.0120 Toll Free: 1-800.461.1193 Central Region Community Planning Advisory Branch Northwestern Region 47 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 207 Willowdale, Ont. M2N 2Z8 Community Planning Advisory Branch 435 James St. South Telephone: (416) 224.7635 Box 5000 Zenith 5.2650 Thunder Bay, Ont. P7C, 5G6 Telephone: (807) 475.1651 Zenith 5-2650 i I r I ,�N lrCniltY7µ c t� CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT D.N.SMITH,M.C.I.P.,Director HAMPTON,ONTARIO LOB 1JO TEL. (416)263-2231 REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1981. REPORT NO. : P-80-81 SUBJECT: Planning Directors' Conference May 4, 5, 1981 RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that: 1. This report be received for information. BACKGROUND & COMMENT: The Director of 'Planning will be attending the above-noted Planning Directors' Conference on May 4 and May 5, 1981. In addition, Mr. T. Edwards will attend on May 4, 1981 and Mr. F. Archibald on May 5, 1981. Messrs. Edwards and Archibald will attend the B.I.A. Con- ference on April 29, 1981. Respectfully submitted, r DNS:lb D. N. Smith, M.C:I.P. April 15, 1981 Director of Planning I